Ancient Rare Ring Belonging to ‘Painted People’ Discovered in Scotland

https://ift.tt/vCgUXYx A remarkable 1,000-year-old ring has been uncovered at the site of Burghead Fort in Scotland. The discovery was made by John Ralph, a retired engineer, on the final day of an archaeological dig. The kite-shaped ring, featuring a red centre, is an exceptional find as Pictish rings are rare and usually discovered in hoards. Dr Gordon Noble of the University of Aberdeen ...